The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...

A Chicago Public Library program offers free homework help for kids, led by certified teachers, in person and online throughout the school year. When school assignments pile up, parents don’t always ...

"One Book, One Chicago" is an annual Chicago Public Library program that encourages the entire city to join in reading one book at the same time, kind of like a citywide book club. This year's ...

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story first published on June 13, 2024. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Queen Victoria of Great Britain donated 8,000 books that would become the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xotchil Gonzalez as the 2025 One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection Wednesday. "For more than 20 ...

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